Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association
Annual Chamber Music Series
Each summer, Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association sponsors a Summer Chamber Music Series, held between mid-June and September at Alexandria's History Museum: The Lyceum in historic Old Town Alexandria. These weekly performances are free and open to the public. The performances feature small ensembles and soloists, primarily from Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic and the local arts community. The performers select the program for their concert.
Donations accepted. Suggested donation: $15.
Where:
The Lyceum
201 South Washington Street
Alexandria, Virginia
Parking Note: On-street parking is free on Sundays after 11 am
When:
Sunday afternoons at 3 PM (exceptions noted)
Donations accepted at the door.
Call (703) 799-8229 with questions or for more information
Summer 2019 Performance Schedule
JUNE
16 Main Street Chamber Players with Guest Artist Violinist, Timothy Shiu. Music by women composers spanning from
the 18th through the 21st Century.
works inspired by Bach paired together!
30 Army Band Chamber Players and String Quartet - Power and Oppression: Music through struggle
JULY
7 Pianist and composer Haskell Small
14 Trombonist Tyler Castrucci and pianist Andrew Welch
21 Cellist Samuel Swift and pianist Lisa Emenheiser performing works by Brahms, Bruch, and Beethoven
28 Violinist Benjamin Scott, violist Megan Yanik, and cellist Rosanna Butterfield perform works by Martinû, Sibelius, Glière and Dohnányi
AUGUST
4 Violinist Lisa Park and Pianist Albert Kim - Strauss Violin Sonata, Stravinsky Suite Italienne and Malipiero Cantos
11 The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps' Historical Ensemble Presents:
From Royalty to Revolution: Dance, Martial and Civic Music from Europe to the New World
18 West Shore Trio - Beethoven's Silhouette: Music of Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Schumann
25 Pianist William McDaniel - Works by Sofia Gubaidulina, Pauline Oliveros, and Beethoven.
SATURDAY 31 Pianist Sasha Beresovsky plays works by Schumann, Chopin, and Scriabin. Note: free street parking is limited on Saturday's in Alexandria. Metered street and nearby garage parking is available.
SEPTEMBER
1 Charm City Baroque - 17th-century chamber music gems
8 Saxophonist Vaughn Ambrose Presents The Charlie Parker with Strings Project – An offering of music from Parker’s iconic recording in its original orchestration. An incredible marriage of jazz and classical music bringing together musicians and audiences in new and unexpected ways.
15 Piano and Friends: Music with Winds, Voice, and Strings by Mozart, Fauré, and Dvořák with Pianist John Sutherland Earle
All programs and performers subject to change without notice
Donations accepted. Suggested donation: $15.
Where:
The Lyceum
201 South Washington Street
Alexandria, Virginia
Parking Note: On-street parking is free on Sundays after 11 am
When:
Sunday afternoons at 3 PM (exceptions noted)
Donations accepted at the door.
Call (703) 799-8229 with questions or for more information
Summer 2019 Performance Schedule
JUNE
16 Main Street Chamber Players with Guest Artist Violinist, Timothy Shiu. Music by women composers spanning from
the 18th through the 21st Century.
- Maddalena Laura Lombardini-Sirmen (18th Century Italian)
- Florence Price (20th Century American)
- Rebekah Griffin Greene (21st Century American)
- Louise Farrenc (19th Century French)
works inspired by Bach paired together!
30 Army Band Chamber Players and String Quartet - Power and Oppression: Music through struggle
- Erwin Schulhoff Duo for Violin and Cello,
- WISH by Valerie Coleman,
- Hindemith Horn Sonata,
- Kurtag's Signs, Games, and Messages for Solo Viola
JULY
7 Pianist and composer Haskell Small
- Mozart Sonata in B-flat Major K. 333
- Small Story of a Haunted Child (2019)
- Chopin Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52
14 Trombonist Tyler Castrucci and pianist Andrew Welch
- Grondahl Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra
- Saint-Saens Cavatine for Trombone and Piano
- Milhaud Concertino d'Hiver for Trombone and Strings
- Hindemith Sonata for Trombone and Piano
- Sandstrom Sang till Lotta for Trombone and Piano
21 Cellist Samuel Swift and pianist Lisa Emenheiser performing works by Brahms, Bruch, and Beethoven
28 Violinist Benjamin Scott, violist Megan Yanik, and cellist Rosanna Butterfield perform works by Martinû, Sibelius, Glière and Dohnányi
AUGUST
4 Violinist Lisa Park and Pianist Albert Kim - Strauss Violin Sonata, Stravinsky Suite Italienne and Malipiero Cantos
11 The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps' Historical Ensemble Presents:
From Royalty to Revolution: Dance, Martial and Civic Music from Europe to the New World
18 West Shore Trio - Beethoven's Silhouette: Music of Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Schumann
25 Pianist William McDaniel - Works by Sofia Gubaidulina, Pauline Oliveros, and Beethoven.
SATURDAY 31 Pianist Sasha Beresovsky plays works by Schumann, Chopin, and Scriabin. Note: free street parking is limited on Saturday's in Alexandria. Metered street and nearby garage parking is available.
SEPTEMBER
1 Charm City Baroque - 17th-century chamber music gems
8 Saxophonist Vaughn Ambrose Presents The Charlie Parker with Strings Project – An offering of music from Parker’s iconic recording in its original orchestration. An incredible marriage of jazz and classical music bringing together musicians and audiences in new and unexpected ways.
15 Piano and Friends: Music with Winds, Voice, and Strings by Mozart, Fauré, and Dvořák with Pianist John Sutherland Earle
All programs and performers subject to change without notice
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